Joint Effort PAs

Send us a textBeing an orthopedic PA means living in the gray.In this episode, we dive into the ethical dilemmas unique to orthopedic practice — the moments that don’t show up in textbooks but define real-world decision-making. From surgical vs non-operative care, to the blurry areas of patient advocacy, and documentation ethics, we unpack the tough calls ortho PAs face every day.This episode...

Send us a text2025 was… a year. We’re taking a look back at the moments that defined the year — the wins, the chaos, and the lessons no one teaches you in PA school.From evolving confidence, our use of AI, and goals going into next year, this episode is an honest recap of what it really looked like to be an Ortho PA in 2025.If you’re an Ortho PA, a PA student eyeing orthopedics, or anyone trying...

Send us a textIn this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we sip wine and break down the real-world insights behind what its really like starting out early on in practice from our favorite hand surgeon. From creating the PA–surgeon partnership , balancing the early grind and work life balance, branding/social media, and more!Whether you’re a PA, physician, student, or just curious about how we started...

Send us a textIn this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we’re breaking down the most common surgeon personality archetypes you’ll encounter- from the hyper-focused perfectionist to the cowboy, with the help of our OR Nurse guest!We talk:The classic surgeon personality typesHow each type communicates under stressWhat not to take personallyHow PAs, residents, RNs, and staff can adapt their approach to...

Send us a textHoliday office parties in medicine hit a little different. One minute you’re talking clinic schedules and call coverage, the next you’re seeing your coworkers in cocktail attire wondering how we all ended up here.In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we dive into the unspoken rules, awkward moments, and universally shared chaos of holiday office parties in healthcare. From navigating...

Send us a textSurviving clinical rotations in PA school isn’t for the faint of heart — it’s for the chronically exhausted, over-caffeinated, and wildly determined. In this episode, we break down the highs, lows, and “did that really just happen?” moments of rotations. From navigating pre-rounds and pimp questions to surviving OR etiquette, awkward patient encounters, and the art of pretending you...

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of ‘why didn’t anyone warn us about this in PA school?’ We’re talking all things awkward patient encounters — the weird comments, the situations you just aren't quite sure how to handle, and the things we wish we could un-see. If you’ve ever kept a straight face while a patient overshared, under-shared, mis-shared, or tried to show you way more than you...

Send us a textThe holidays are here — which means twinkle lights, family gatherings… and absolute chaos in medicine. In this episode, we dive into why December feels like the Super Bowl of stress for healthcare workers, from jam-packed clinics and last-minute surgical add-ons to deductible-season madness and patients who show up with their entire family in the exam room.Whether you’re a new PA, a...

Send us a textEver feel like every rotator cuff tear has its own personality? Some just need a little TLC and a scope… others are galloping straight toward a reverse. In this episode, the Joint Effort PAs saddle up to break down the wild ride from partial tears to cuff tear arthropathy — and when it’s time to trade the suture anchor for a prosthesis. 🤠💀We’ll cover:The biomechanics behind why...

Send us a textStudent loans, net worth, and figuring out what “compound interest” actually means — we’re talking money! 💸 In this episode, we sit down with our guest, Dr. John, to break down financial literacy for PAs, physicians, and anyone in medicine trying to get their financial life together. From tackling debt and understanding your paycheck, to smart investing, budgeting on a healthcare...